All North America articles
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NewsFresh Del Monte reports lower Q1 sales and income
The produce giant’s Q1 net sales fell 4.9 per cent to US$1.04bn, while net income dropped to US$10mn from US$31.1mn year-on-year
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NewsSun World mango programme gains momentum
Extended seasonaility is a key point of differentiation of the programme
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NewsWorld Fresh launches new Canadian dark sweet cherry varieties
British Columbia-based company has been authorised to market five new Canadian-bred cherry varieties to global markets
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NewsSyngenta launches high INSV-resistant romaine lettuce Renegade
New variety joins Stampede in offering enhanced protection against thrips-transmitted virus that has significantly impacted Salinas Valley production
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NewsIFPA reacts to passing of 2026 Farm Bill
Cathy Burns has hailed the passing of America’s first Farm Bill in eight years as delivering ”certainty and stability” for specialty crop growers
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NewsUS stonefruit leader welcomes ‘7 Months of Summer’
The largest stonefruit grower in the US is doubling down on its multi-region production strategy
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints Wyard Stomp as COO
Berry giant creates new chief operating officer position for Wyard Stomp, while Shaily Sanghvi’s role expands
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NewsFresh Del Monte approves quarterly cash dividend
US$0.30 per share of outstanding common stock will be paid, with quarterly results due next month
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NewsGlobapGAP North America founder Agraya marks 25 years
The organisation now oversees nearly 12mn acres of plant production as it looks beyond certification to address future farming challenges
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NewsThx! announces strategic transition under Seeding Futures
Move will expand programme’s impact through education and purpose-driven commerce
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NewsTe Mata Exports rebrands to MG Group Exports
New identity aligns the exporter with its majority shareholder, Market Gardeners, and reflects the global scale of its organisation
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NewsBiotalys achieves Florida registration for Evoca
Biofungicide helps control diseases like Botrytis and powdery mildew in fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes and bell peppers
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PodcastsPrice wars and production costs
In the latest Fresh Produce Journal Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by Michael Barker to debate the pros and cons of the Easter price battle on British veg, and Nina visits tomato producer FlavourFresh
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NewsUS market “could be worth US$800mn for Chilean cherries”
Kroger’s Patrick Haines outlines the potential for Chilean cherries in the US at Global Cherry Summit
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NewsZespri launches RubyRed kiwifruit across North America
New Zealand marketer rolls out berry-flavored premium variety after successful trial that reportedly doubled household penetration
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NewsMexican avocado output to top 3mn tonnes by 2030
Country seeks to secure its leadership against rising competition from South American suppliers and stricter environmental rules
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NewsInternational Banana Congress marks new era of industry collaboration
Corbana’s Danilo Bernardo hails “radical change” in new spirit of cooperation
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NewsTosca and Cabka launch next-generation circular pallet
Tosca Circular Pallet CP 1208 is designed specifically for modern, automated and regulation-compliant supply chains
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NewsFairFruit brings year-round peas and French beans to Canada
Group now supplies sustainable specialty vegetables from Guatemala and Peru to the Canadian market through 12 months of the year
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NewsEating more fruit and veg could cut household food bills
Increasing intake of fruit and veg to five-a-day while cutting back on meat and confectionery could help Brits save £550 a year, new research has found